Tillandsia ultima
EN

Tillandsia ultima

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Tillandsia ultima faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with entire populations at risk from single disturbance events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival in high-altitude cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests at high elevations, typically growing on tree branches and trunks where it relies on atmospheric moisture and nutrients. The species requires the consistent humidity and temperature conditions found in these specialized montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tillandsia ultima classified as Endangered?
Tillandsia ultima is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tillandsia ultima faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with entire populations at risk from single disturbance events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this epiphytic bromeliad's survival in high-altitude cloud forest environments.
Where does Tillandsia ultima live?
Tillandsia ultima occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tillandsia ultima?
The main threats to Tillandsia ultima are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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